Money.

This is a big topic. Serious. Seriously serious. Not to be joked about.

Finances.

I am stressed out. I understand that this is not a new thing, to worry about money, and this definitely is not new to me. I moved out of my house more than a year ago, I have been financially independent for quite some time. I know how to budget and save and I've been doing a good job. Fantastic, I'd even say. I never have to borrow money from my mother or my grandparents. I am taking care of myself.

But. (There is always a but.)

My car battery died yesterday. I bought a new one for 150 bucks - I'm rounding way up because I'm including the installation fee, a few other little things I bought as well as the jumper cables I purchased to make myself feel safe. Now, I want to take my car to the mechanic to get my oil changed and generally just get my car checked out because I'm worried and that is going to add more of a financial strain on me.

The worst part? I have 1,500 dollars due for tuition on August 3rd. That's how life works, right? Things always pop up at the most inopportune times. I guess I will have to learn to deal with it.

I know I can manage this, I'm just going to be anxious about it until it is taken care of.

Edit: I scheduled my car to be looked at, but I gotta wait until August 1st :( I'm hoping my car is going to make it. It's gonna be about 200 dollars. I have to drive about 10-12 more times before I can take my car in, hopefully it will start every time.